New York, NY — The New York City Police Department has requested public assistance in identifying an individual involved in a robbery case within the 44th Precinct.
The incident took place on Sunday, August 20, at approximately 12:05 a.m. A 37-year-old woman was walking in front of 1645 Grand Concourse when an unknown individual on a two-wheeled vehicle approached her.
The individual grabbed the woman’s purse from her shoulder without dismounting his vehicle and fled westbound towards Jerome Avenue. The victim sustained a minor injury but did not require medical attention. The purse contained identification documents, approximately $524, and a debit card.
The NYPD encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.